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Removal and Installation

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  1. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    2. NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing inward on the sides of the shroud and lifting upwards.
  2. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
  3. Release the tilt lever, remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and remove the shroud.
    4. NOTE: The top of the steering column opening cover is held in place by tabs that clip to the instrument panel.
  4. Remove the 2 steering column opening cover screws.
    • Detach the steering column opening cover by pulling straight outward.
  5. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and hose from the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
    • Remove the steering column opening cover.
  6. Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) and ignition switch electrical connectors.
    8. NOTE: After cutting slots in the steering column lock module bolts, clean all metal shavings and foreign material from the steering column.
  8. Using a suitable tool, cut slots into the heads of the 2 steering column lock module bolts.
    9. NOTE: The steering column lock module bolts are designed to sheer off when tightened.
  9. Remove the 2 steering column lock module bolts using a screwdriver.
    • Discard the bolts.
    • To install, tighten 2 new bolts until the bolt heads shear off.
  10. Remove the steering column lock module assembly from the steering column.
    11. NOTE: Align the locating tab on the steering column lock module with the window of the steering column tube. Verify that the steering column lock module operates correctly.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  12. Repower the SRS  . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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